CrPC Section 518
CrPC Section 518 – “Forgery for purpose of cheating”
Exact Wording (Simplified):
Section 518 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) deals with cases where a person commits forgery with the intent to cheat someone.
⚠️ Note: Actually, Section 518 is part of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), not CrPC. So it falls under IPC – Offences relating to cheating and forgery.
Key Points:
Definition:
Section 518 punishes a person who forges a document or electronic record with the intention to cheat someone.
“Forgery” means making a false document or altering a genuine document so it appears real.
“Cheating” means deceiving someone to cause wrongful gain or loss.
Key Elements of the Offence:
To establish a case under Section 518, the following elements must be present:
Forgery: The person must have made a false document or altered a real one.
Intention to cheat: The forgery must be done specifically to deceive someone.
Knowledge: The person must know that the document is false.
Example Scenarios:
A person creates a fake bank receipt to claim a refund → liable under Section 518.
A person alters a property document to fraudulently sell land → liable under Section 518.
Forging a digital certificate to get admission or benefits → liable under Section 518.
Punishment:
Imprisonment for up to 7 years and/or fine.
If the forgery results in serious cheating, the punishment can be more severe under other related IPC sections.
Connection with Other Sections:
Section 518 is closely related to:
Section 415 (Cheating)
Section 463 (Forgery)
Section 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property)
Summary of Legal Principle:
If someone forges a document specifically to cheat, they are punishable under IPC Section 518.
The law aims to protect people from deceit through false documents, whether physical or digital.
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